XRP token drops 10% ahead of likely all-time high

on July 24, the cryptocurrency market came under pressure, with the total capitalization falling by 6% to $ 3.92 trillion. Bitcoin BTC $116,555.38 Bitcoin -1.62% Market capitalization $2.32 trillion VOL. 24 hours $4.01 billion held above $ 118,000 with a slight drop of 0.7%, but altcoins lost more: Ethereum ETH $3,713.74 Bridged Ether (StarkGate) 2.53% Market capitalization $98.78 million VOL. 24 hours $3.22 billion dropped by 6%, and XRP XRP $3.14 XRP -0.05% Market capitalization $185.92 billion VOL. 24 hours $0.86 billion - by 10%. Over the past day, traders have lost significant funds due to liquidations, including $ 89 million for XRP.

Despite the sharp decline, analysts call it a «healthy correction» after the previous growth: in 20 days, XRP rose by 92% from $ 1.95 to $ 3.66. According to experts, such market pullbacks are natural, and medium-term forecasts remain optimistic. XRPunkie analyst believes that the target of $ 10−15 remains achievable, and in the longer term, even $ 20−30 is considered. He also notes that the minimum level for XRP is currently $ 8.

Experts emphasize that if the positive trend in the altcoin market continues, XRP may overcome the historical high of 2018 at $ 3.84. Other signals include the formation of the classic Bowl and Handle pattern on the chart, which usually implies further growth and can raise the rate above $ 7.

Interest in XRP is also supported by corporate news. The American company Nature’s Miracle recently purchased $ 20 million worth of XRP for its treasury, and Brazilian VERT launched a blockchain platform based on the XRP Ledger worth $ 130 million. This indicates an increase in confidence in the coin on the part of businesses and financial institutions, even despite market volatility.